Sous Chef

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Description

Join our team! Windsor Hospitality thrives in building hospitality careers. We want to design a path of professional growth and give you the keys to such success. We are recognized as a strong partner with warm-hearted hospitality staff nationwide. Windsor Hospitality is looking for their newest  Sous Chef!

This position is located at the Marriott in Walnut Creek, CA.

Purpose for the Position :

To supervise, coordinate and participate in the activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods in the restaurant.

Essential Responsibilities :

1. Manage the kitchen staff, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling of all good items in accordance with safety standards.

2.Estimates food consumption and requisitions or purchases foodstuffs.

3.Receives and checks foodstuffs and supplies for quality and quantity.

4.Coordinate the purchase of all food and develop menus for all outlets, maintaining approved food costs and labor costs.

5.Selects and develops recipes.

6.Supervises personnel involved in preparing, cooking and serving.

and otherwise prepares food according to recipes.

, trims, bones and carves meat and poultry for cooking.

9.Portions cooked foods and give instructions as to size of portions and methods of garnishing.

10.Effectively oversee that the expediting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts are being followed to standard.

, counsel, and motivate the kitchen teams while controlling production, quality, and food costs.

maintain time and payroll records including making sure staff is scheduled appropriately.

plan menus.

in supervising utility and receiving staff for cleanliness of storage and kitchen areas.

all employees obtain and maintain food handler’s certification from the Health Department. Work through any Health Department issues, correcting immediately when possible, and do not allow any repeats on critical violations.

16.Supervise daily detailed cleaning of the kitchen. Ensure sanitation throughout property including kitchen, dining rooms, and outdoor public areas.

17.Required to be always in uniform when working on the property including wearing name identification badge.

18.Supports and adheres to the core values, the mission statement, service fundamentals, and guest service philosophy as defined by the company.

19.Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Skills and Abilities :

• Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing.
• Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for your work.
• Forecast business levels.

Physical Demands :

Light work. Exerting up to 10 to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, and or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Requirements :

Attendance :

Consistent and reliable attendance, in accordance with the standards set by Windsor Hospitality, is essential for successful performance in this role. Excessive absenteeism or tardiness may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon hire, all employees are expected to fully comply with the policies and procedures of Windsor Hospitality, and any violations may also result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Featured Benefits

Join a team that invests in you! We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and growth of all our eligible employees in our diverse and inclusive environment :

If eligible, enjoy access to quality healthcare plans to stay healthy and protected.

Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Plan for your future with employer-supported retirement options.

Confidential support services for personal and professional well-being.

We promote from within and invest in your long-term success.

Take time to relax, recharge, and explore life outside of work.

Supportive sick time policy to care for your health when you need it.

Take advantage of special rates for hotels in our brand portfolio—just for our team members and their family & friends.

Enjoy a free, delicious meal provided by the hotel during each scheduled shift.

Our team members are regularly acknowledged through performance awards, milestone celebrations, and incentive programs that recognize excellence and dedication.

Windsor Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Windsor Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.